Tobacco

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Bangladesh

Doctors advocate for stricter tobacco control to combat non-communicable diseases

They made the remark at a workshop titled "Empowering Young Physicians for Tobacco Control in Bangladesh" organised by the National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute today

A seminar titled “Effective Taxation on Cigarettes” organised by private research organisation Unnayan Shamannay at the Bishwa Sahitya Kendra held on 26 Sep. Photo: TBS
Health

Effective cigarette taxation needed to reduce smoking: Experts

Speakers and participants at a meeting of Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) members held at the BMA Bhaban in Dhaka on Tuesday. Photo: Courtesy
Health

No alternative to strong law, tax measures to curb tobacco use: Experts

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Health

Women, children's exposure to second-hand smoke raises health risks

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Bangladesh

Finalise tobacco control law immediately: Campaigners to govt

A torn cigarette. Illustration: TBS
Budget

Proposed tax increase for cigarettes not enough: Anti-tobacco orgs

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By The Numbers

World's largest tobacco producers 2022

An area clear-felled for tobacco cultivation on the bank of the river Sangu in Bandarban. The chemicals used in tobacco farming also pollute the creeks – the main source of drinking water for hill communities. Photo: Syed Zakir Hussain
Panorama

How tobacco farming is speeding up deforestation in the hills

A roundtable discussion on 'Policy for Progress: Towards Harm Reduction,' organised by Kaler Kantho and Policy Exchange Bangladesh held on 27 May 2024. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Global experts urge Bangladesh to adopt tobacco harm reduction strategies

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Health

Amending Tobacco Act essential to protect public health: Doctors

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Thoughts

Raising tobacco prices crucial for public health and economic growth

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Health

150 doctors call for increasing prices, taxes on tobacco products

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Bangladesh

Heart foundation, doctors platform call for increased tobacco taxes in upcoming budget